Inside the superpower energy battle: BBC

The UK is investing in offshore wind to generate clean energy, but is reluctant to work with Chinese firms. Credit- EPA-Shutterstock via BBC

As the Iran war continues to fuel a rise in oil and gas prices, two global superpowers are fighting to pursue different energy policies. The US is betting on fossil fuels, while China is focusing on the solar panels, batteries and electric cars that can replace them. 

For the countries squeezed in between, the path they take - buying gas and oil or going with renewables - will shape not just household bills, but how fast planet-warming emissions can be cut, writes climate editor Justin Rowlatt. 

The US is not expected to send a delegation to COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. Without US pressure, other countries may not make bold promises - but China is beginning to fill the space. - BBC Briefing